Expo shows Plymouth is economy is improving

MORE than 300 exhibitors and visitors attended the inaugural Intrinity Business Expo.

The event, at Boringdon Park Golf Club, began with a networking breakfast sponsored by Bartercard, and attended by 120 people.

It was followed by the full expo, the brainchild of marketing agency Smallporate.

"It was an amazing and productive day," said Sam Dyer, Smallporate director. "We were delighted to see so many people doing business all day and the feedback has shown us the event was a hit with exhibitors and visitors."

The expo included two speed networking sessions, and Mr Dyer added: "After the event we were inundated with phone and Twitter messages from visitors telling us it was valuable."

Mark Haughton, from Teignmouth-based Corpdata, said: "We were pleased with the event as a sponsor and attending on the day.

"The buzz shows the economy really is picking up and there are many businesses in Plymouth ready to benefit from the upturn."

The next event will be held at the Bournemouth International Centre on June 19.